Best aftermarket kidney grilles?

the dope steez · 01-31-2017, 04:38 PM

What's up guys - would post this in the subforum but there's not a lot of action in there.
Can anyone recommend the best brand for aftermarket kidney grilles? I am going to go with matte black otherwise I would just source the OEM BMW performance parts.
Looking for quality and OEM fitment. I want to stay away from ECS tuning this time as I ordered grilles for my E90 from them and they were a little dinged up during shipping.

Kamy · 01-31-2017, 08:14 PM

Following this! I'm thinking gloss black though to match the gloss black lower lip. (Pardon me, I am not sure the term is correct, I'm on my first Bimmer).

NewM3driver · 02-02-2017, 12:25 AM

just go get the oem black grills. They are less than 100 bucks.

RoundelM3 · 02-02-2017, 08:54 AM

Gloss black M-Performance grilles from get bmw parts dot com worked well for me. Another good source for non-BMW accessory parts would be bav auto dot com (remove spaces).

BEM-S4 · 02-02-2017, 09:48 AM

IND will paint you grilles in whatever color / finish you want. They did my chrome surrounds in a Benz color with satin lacquer to match my BBS rims. Just give them a call they'll hook you up. Finish is top notch.

spuntyb · 02-02-2017, 09:59 AM

Not sure if this link works for you, but I got mine through iND.

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...-front-grilles

They'll paint them whatever color you want to boot.
A little pricey, but they do excellent work so it's hard to beat.

They also have the double slat M style grilles, which I liked too.

silverm0623 · 02-02-2017, 12:17 PM

Honestly, any from ebay would work:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361691684092...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Got mine from them. Gloss black...but I belive they have matte as well. Helps if they ship from the U.S. (although yes, could still possibly be made from China).
The above dealer shipped from Delaware

No issues at all and look great. Personally can't tell they're aftermarket.

Rick4345 · 02-02-2017, 05:06 PM

ECS has good quality. I have a pair for my E46. Fits like a glove. And not OJ Simpson's either!!

ny176 · 02-02-2017, 05:14 PM

Got mine from the dealership about 2 weeks ago for my 2 series. They were having a 15% off sale. Came to $62 a piece for each grill.

asilverstone22 · 02-02-2017, 09:50 PM

I got gloss black ones from ecs tuning they are great

the dope steez · 02-03-2017, 04:54 PM

I think I'm gonna order from Bimmian. Reason? Canadian company so no duties and supporting local. I had hoped to get them a little less than $130 shipped (CAD) but that's actually a better price than most US retailers when you factor in shipping and exchange rate.

123Britt · 02-03-2017, 06:21 PM

Remove the 3 and re-center the M --- LOOKS OEM because it is.

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the dope steez Captain 404 Rep 808 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Shredmonton, Illberta iTrader: (0)	Best aftermarket kidney grilles? What's up guys - would post this in the subforum but there's not a lot of action in there. Can anyone recommend the best brand for aftermarket kidney grilles? I am going to go with matte black otherwise I would just source the OEM BMW performance parts. Looking for quality and OEM fitment. I want to stay away from ECS tuning this time as I ordered grilles for my E90 from them and they were a little dinged up during shipping.
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Kamy Enlisted Member 16 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Following this! I'm thinking gloss black though to match the gloss black lower lip. (Pardon me, I am not sure the term is correct, I'm on my first Bimmer).
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NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	just go get the oem black grills. They are less than 100 bucks.
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RoundelM3 Major General 1837 Rep 6,990 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clayton, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	Gloss black M-Performance grilles from get bmw parts dot com worked well for me. Another good source for non-BMW accessory parts would be bav auto dot com (remove spaces). __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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BEM-S4 Major General 4517 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	IND will paint you grilles in whatever color / finish you want. They did my chrome surrounds in a Benz color with satin lacquer to match my BBS rims. Just give them a call they'll hook you up. Finish is top notch. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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spuntyb Brigadier General 4062 Rep 4,984 Posts Drives: 2019 F90 Competition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this link works for you, but I got mine through iND. http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...-front-grilles They'll paint them whatever color you want to boot. A little pricey, but they do excellent work so it's hard to beat. They also have the double slat M style grilles, which I liked too. __________________ <b>2023 M5C SRG\|Aragon \|\| 2018 Macan GTS</b> 2019 F90 Comp MBB\|Black (sold) 2018 F80 ZCP TB\|SS (sold) 2015 F30 335 AW\|CR (sold) 2015 F31 MG\|CR (sold) 2011 E90 JB\|Oyster (sold)
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silverm0623 Private First Class 22 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2013 335iH Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (1)	Honestly, any from ebay would work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361691684092...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Got mine from them. Gloss black...but I belive they have matte as well. Helps if they ship from the U.S. (although yes, could still possibly be made from China). The above dealer shipped from Delaware No issues at all and look great. Personally can't tell they're aftermarket.
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Rick4345 Lieutenant Colonel 472 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: 2022 WRX World Rally Blue Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 Subaru WRX GT [0.00]	ECS has good quality. I have a pair for my E46. Fits like a glove. And not OJ Simpson's either!! __________________ Rick
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ny176 Lieutenant 122 Rep 504 Posts Drives: F30 340xi Msport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (0)	Got mine from the dealership about 2 weeks ago for my 2 series. They were having a 15% off sale. Came to $62 a piece for each grill. __________________ Current:16' F30 340 Alpine WHT MSport
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asilverstone22 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2012 f30 328i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	I got gloss black ones from ecs tuning they are great
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the dope steez Captain 404 Rep 808 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Shredmonton, Illberta iTrader: (0)	I think I'm gonna order from Bimmian. Reason? Canadian company so no duties and supporting local. I had hoped to get them a little less than $130 shipped (CAD) but that's actually a better price than most US retailers when you factor in shipping and exchange rate.
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123Britt Captain 289 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	OEM M3 Double Slat Remove the 3 and re-center the M --- LOOKS OEM because it is.
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